Monthly Archives: January 2013

Lessons in Humility and Courage

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Nayaswami Diksha

In his book, The Holy Science, Swami Sri Yukteswar, Paramhansa Yogananda’s guru, writes that fear is one of the eight meannesses of the heart and a serious obstacle to progress on the spiritual path. Overcoming fears of any kind always … Continue reading →

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Dance with 3 Levels of Consciousness

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Nayaswami Anandi

When I was in college, I saw the movie “A Thousand Clowns.” In fact, I saw it about 6 times since it spoke to my inner rebellion and exploration at the time. At one point the hero says to a … Continue reading →

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The Battle of the Mind in Meditation: A Devotee’s Journey

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Nayaswami Diksha

In Paramhansa Yogananda’s teachings, the proper use of will power is essential for success in every undertaking. As a meditation teacher, however, I’ve found that people often become discouraged by mental restlessness and give up after only a few attempts … Continue reading →

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What is the most helpful advice an Ananda Yoga Teacher has offered you?

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Melody Hansen

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What is the most insightful advice an Ananda Meditation Teacher has presented you?

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Melody Hansen

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